Definition

1. Noun:
   • A communication expressing something in words: A "statement" is something that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts.
   • A formal account of facts or events: A "statement" can be a formal, often written, report of facts or events, such as one given to the police or in a legal context.
   • An act of stating or declaring something: The "statement" is the act of affirming, asserting, or stating something.
   • A document showing a financial summary: In finance, a "statement" is a document, like a bank statement, that shows credits, debits, and a balance.
   • A line of code in a computer program: In computer science, a "statement" is a single line of code that constitutes a complete instruction for a computer.
   • A non-verbal expression or impression: A "statement" can be a non-verbal message or something that communicates an idea or image, such as a fashion choice or an action.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The witness gave a statement to the police about the accident.
  • According to his statement, he was out of town on the day of the meeting.
  • I receive my bank statement every month to check my transactions.
  • In programming, an if statement is used to make decisions in code.
  • Her bold red dress made a real fashion statement.
  • The artist's work is a powerful statement on social justice.

Advanced Usage

• "To make a statement": To do something that clearly expresses an opinion, attitude, or identity, often non-verbally.
  • By donating his entire bonus, the CEO made a strong statement about corporate responsibility.
• "Issue a statement": To formally release a written or spoken declaration, often by an organization or public figure.
  • The company will issue a statement regarding the merger tomorrow.

Variants and Related Words

• Understatement (n): A statement that makes something seem less important, severe, or significant than it really is.
  • Saying the concert was "okay" is an understatement; it was incredible.
• Overstatement (n): The action of stating something too strongly; exaggeration.
  • His claim of being the "world's best" chef is a clear overstatement.
• Restatement (n): An act of stating something again or differently.
  • The lawyer asked for a restatement of the question.

Synonyms

• Declaration: A formal or explicit statement or announcement.
• Assertion: A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
• Account: A report or description of an event or experience.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• State for the record: To say something officially so it is written down and remembered.
  • I want to state for the record that I disagree with this decision.

Related Idioms

• Take a statement: To officially record someone's account of events.
  • The officer took statements from all the witnesses at the scene.

Noun

1. a document showing credits and debits
2. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
3. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
4. a nonverbal message
   • a Cadillac makes a statement about who you are
   • his tantrums are a statement of his need for attention
5. (music) the presentation of a musical theme
   • the initial statement of the sonata
6. a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
   • it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
7. a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
   • according to his statement he was in London on that day